No Replica Bags

Spring into this season in style 🌷

Click the link in our bio to get your newest standout piece to rock this Spring 👜🌸

No Replica in Nordstrom 👜✨

We are grateful for the opportunity that have returned last week to Nordstrom in Downtown Portland. Special thank you to for highlighting local Black-owned businesses in THE best department store in the city 😏

Looking forward to more opportunities to highlight our pieces here in Portland and beyond 🌍

Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking to a class of 1st graders about being a small business owner 👨🏽‍🏫🖍️

The class learned more about Colombia, the history of mochilas wayuu, and even got to design their own mochilas, bags, and accessories!

It was important for me to share with these kids, most of which were Black and Brown, the importance of continuing to be creative and curious - not to limit themselves or let others define them.

At their age, I had no interest in starting anything close to No Replica Bags. Even if I had interest, designing handbags was not a socially encouraged option for Black boys. It wasn’t until I graduated college and moved 3,000 miles away did this idea even begin to start in my mind.

No Replica Bags is deeply personal to me in many ways. We aim to honor Indigenous textiles + techniques, form strong community ties, and CREATE.

I left the classroom inspired not only by the students creativity in their designs (one student made a 3d wallet out of the coloring sheets), but by their never ending curiosity. The kind that adults typically lose over time.

I hope to get the opportunity to speak to other youth about possibilities: to do what they desire, to be open to new ideas, and to create something new. 💭

¡Eche! Mira esas vainas, puras finas 🆕🧶

Start your new year off in style with some of our newly arrived Wayuu Mochilas and Bolsos. All of our styles are made in very limited quantities, so don’t wait to bring a piece of Colombia home with you 🇨🇴✨

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Sketches ➡️ Stitches

Each bag starts with a vision. We design closely with our artisans throughout the entire process from concept to creation - combining creativity, craftsmanship, and a shared vision to create pieces that feel unique and unforgettable.

Furthermore the reason why we make each style in limited quantities- our styles are not to be replicated.

Vamos pa adelante juntos ✍🏽✨

🖤 No tricks, just treats! 🖤

We’re giving away our limited-edition A*o Oke Mini Tote (worth $100+) in our Halloween color-way 🎃 Featuring handmade Yoruba A*o Oke textile, this piece is guaranteed to turn heads this spooky season!

HOW TO ENTER:
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🧡 Tag 2 stylish friends

🕸️ The winner will be announced on Halloween - Friday, Oct. 31st at 7pm (PST)

Enter today for your chance to win. All of our bags are made in limited quantities - no replicas, ever!

This summer, it’s all about tradition, textiles, and turning heads. 🧶☀️

Special thanks to these folks for an amazing shoot:

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DESIGNERS:
(yarn dream catcher & crochet roses)
(crochet dresses)
(yarn nail set)

LOCATION:
Hillsboro - Studio

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER:

A*o Oke Mini Tote - Iris 💜💙

Our second style in our most recent collection from Nigeria

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